George W. Kennedy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

George W. Kennedy, 86, of Alliance died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at his home. He was born October 12, 1919 to the late Henry W. and Georgia (Zimmerman) Kennedy in Alliance and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Kennedy graduated from Alliance High School in 1940. George was a WWII US Army Veteran, having served in Ohio’s 37th Division, Battery C, 135th FA and was stationed in the SW Pacific. He then retired from the Alliance Post Office after 27 years. George was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. He also was a member of the 37th Division Veterans Association. He is survived by his wife Selma R. (Umberger) Kennedy, whom he married January 25, 1947; a brother, Richard Dean Kennedy of Lisbon; several nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews; and great grand nieces and nephews. Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Clark William Kennedy, who passed away June 29, 1968; and a brother, Robert Henry Kennedy. Friends may call at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Saturday, June 30, 2006, from 10 - 11 a.m. Services will be held at the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home on Saturday, June 30, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Frank Gross Jr., officiating. Burial will take place at Fairmount Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or donor’s choice. Arrangements are by the Walton-Schrader Funeral Home, 1131 W. State St., Alliance, OH 44601.

George W. Kennedy

October 12, 1919 - June 27, 2006